Yoriiyama Onsen Hokkori no Yu
Katashina, Gunma, Japan
- Location
- Katashina, Gunma, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 43 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Yoriiyama Onsen Hokkori no Yu, in Katashina, Gunma prefecture, draws sulfurous water with a pH of 6.5, at 43°C. An indoor bath, an open-air outdoor bath and a sauna make up the facility.
Insider tip — Hokkori no Yu, the cosy warming spring, sits in Katashina-mura, the gateway village to the Oze National Park wetlands, one of Japan largest and most ecologically significant mountain marshes. White cotton-grass and Asiatic skunk cabbage paint the boardwalk trails in spring, and the sulfurous spring restores weary legs after the crossing.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 43 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.